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Class 1 Driver

DPD Group UK

Peterborough

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

A leading delivery company in Peterborough is seeking a professional driver to execute precise bulk deliveries. You must have at least one year of LGV C+E experience and the relevant driving licenses. The role also offers extensive benefits, including a competitive salary, structured overtime, and a commitment to career development within the company.

Benefits

Professional company uniform
Fully funded CPC renewal
Structured overtime opportunities
Free onsite car parking

Qualifications

  • Minimum of one year's experience operating LGV C+E vehicles.
  • Current and valid UK Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) Card.
  • Valid UK Digital Tachograph Card.

Responsibilities

  • Executing bulk collections and deliveries with precision.
  • Adhering to time-critical deadlines and collection schedules.
  • Maintaining high standards of service delivery.

Skills

LGV C+E vehicle operation
Regulatory compliance
Record keeping

Education

UK Driving Licence with CE entitlement
UK Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
UK Digital Tachograph Card
Job description
Overview
  • Contract: Permanent or Fixed Term / 40Hours PerWeek minimum
  • Hourly Rate: £16.35ph - overtime paid at enhancedrates
  • Location: DPD Peterborough - Unit 4 Waterworth Road, Peterborough PE7 3AG
  • Days of Work: Monday to Friday
  • Hours of Work: 09:00 to 17:45

DPD UK is a member of Geopost who are a market leader in parcel delivery and e-commerce solutions, providing a broad range of delivery and innovative services for customers worldwide. DPD UK has a turnover of nearly £2 billion and our aim is to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK. At DPD UK we also aim to deliver the best service, use the best technology and recruit and retain the best people in the industry.

DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer.

Responsibilities
  • Executing bulk collections and deliveries from our nationwide network of depots and major customers with utmost precision and efficiency.
  • Adhering strictly to time-critical deadlines and predetermined collection schedules.
  • Maintaining the highest standards of service delivery to uphold our reputation for excellence.
  • Meticulously maintaining accurate records and journey details in compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Participating in loading and unloading operations as required, ensuring cargo integrity and safety protocols are followed.
Qualifications

What we are looking for:

  • Minimum of one year\'s experience operating LGV C+E vehicles.
  • Valid UK Driving Licence with CE entitlement.
  • Current and valid UK Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) Card.
  • Valid UK Digital Tachograph Card.

The nature of this role demands strict adherence to regulatory requirements and professional standards in the logistics industry. Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to safety, reliability, and excellence in their professional driving career.

Benefits
  • Professional company uniform
  • Fully funded CPC renewal
  • Structured overtime opportunities
  • Access to a modern, well-maintained fleet
Additional Information

About our benefits:

We recognise that our people are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldn’t be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. It’s important to us that we demonstrate our recognition of you in providing you with more than just a salary and job stability. To name but a few…

  • Holiday trading
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity package
  • Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
  • Free onsite car parking for all employees
  • Health Kiosks visiting every location
  • Unum Help@Hand -essential health and wellbeing services for all employees and eligible family members
  • Discounted shopping from 100’s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
  • Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
  • For employees who regularlyuse a screen as part of their job we offer free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses

Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. DPD prides itself on recognising and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within. As a continually growing and evolving organisation, we are proud to offer a great number of development and promotion opportunities.

If you identify with our aims and values and can help us deliver our customers\' promises, then this is the job for you! Apply today.

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